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TWO-STAGE PARALLEL OPENING DOOR [1 record]

Record 1 2002-10-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Bodywork and Framework (Motor Vehicles)
OBS

...when the handle is pulled to open the door, a rather large and clever hinge lifts and pushes the door out parallel with the body before finally swinging open in the conventional manner. The interior door panel is also in two sections and folds outwards as the door begins to open.

Key term(s)
  • twin stage parallel opening door
  • two stage parallel opening door

French

Domaine(s)
  • Carrosserie, caisse et châssis (Véhicules automobiles)
DEF

[Portes qui] pivotent et s'avancent en s'ouvrant.

Spanish

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